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CAT 324 VS JCB 130 Comparison
CAT 324
₹ 46 L - 52.99 L
VS
JCB 130
₹ 35 L - 41.99 L
CAT 324
₹46L
JCB 130
₹35L
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CAT 324
From ₹ 46 Lakh
JCB 130
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C7.1
JCB 444 NA
Model
Cat® C7.1
JCB 444 NA
Gross Power
162 kw
60 kw
Gross Power
162 kw
60 kw
Net Power
145 kw
59.6 kw
Net Power
145 kw
59.6 kw
Engine Power
150 HP
80 HP
Engine Power
150 HP
80 HP
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
4400 cc
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
4400 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
1050 Nm
380 Nm
Max Torque
1050 Nm
380 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22700 kg
12800 kg
Operating Weight
22700 kg
12800 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
12800 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
12800 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
1920 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
1920 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
44.1 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
44.1 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
234 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
234 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
320 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
320 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
124 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
124 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
117 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
117 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
4833 mm
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
4833 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
4280 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
4280 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
7450 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
7450 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
6120 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
6120 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
8580 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
8580 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.400 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.400 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
1950 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
1950 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
84.4 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
84.4 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
56.8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
56.8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
253 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
253 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
73 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
73 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
15 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
15 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
3 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
1,990 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
1,990 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
2,780 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
2,780 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
464 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
464 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
2050 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
2050 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
7270 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
7270 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2410 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2410 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2860 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2860 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2840 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2840 mm
Boom Height
1.05 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
1.05 m
3.100 m
Track Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Width
600 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
3.4 km/h
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
3.4 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
12 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
12 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
94.4 kN
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
94.4 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.65 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.65 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.5 / 0.55 / 0.6 / 0.65
Bucket Options
0.8
0.5 / 0.55 / 0.6 / 0.65
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Digital Multi‑Function Display
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Digital Multi‑Function Display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
95 A
Alternator Output
80 A
95 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 324
Pros
- 150 HP Cat C7.1 engine delivers strong power for high production.
- Advanced electrohydraulic system ensures smooth and faster cycle times.
- Eco Mode and automatic engine speed control help reduce fuel consumption.
JCB 130
Pros
- Good Size for Mixed Jobs – ~12.8 t machine fits between mini and larger medium excavators for general construction.
- Balanced Dig Depth & Reach – ~4.83 m dig depth and ~7.61 m reach offer solid performance for utility, site prep, and foundation work.
- Established Brand & Dealer Support – JCB has wide service and parts support in India, which helps uptime.
